Melissa is an exceptional agent who recently helped my husband and me purchase a home in Ottawa Hills.
We presented several challenges that Mel took on with ease: we were first-time buyers, lived across the country, and were quite particular in our preferences. She had deep experience in the neighborhoods of Toledo and took a data-driven approach to identify and ultimately submit a winning offer.
What we loved most was her professionalism, responsiveness, passion, and her deep knowledge of the local market. What's more, she's an absolute joy to partner with.
We're so thankful we had local friends refer us to Melissa - something we will certainly be passing on to others.
Melissa was a breeze to work with. Her ability to grab attention and lay the framework from the beginning of the process through the end was insightful, making difficult situations much easier to endure. Something noticeable to me in hindsight was the devotion of time throughout all hours of the day in & out of normal business hours as things get pressing. I'd work with her again and highly recommend.
This was our third time working with Melissa over the past 8 years (2 sales and 1 purchase), and there's a reason we keep going back to her!! She is incredible. As long as we're in the area, I will never use anyone else (we've moved a few times and unfortunately have had experiences with other realtors...). Her knowledge of the market and the process is endless. She makes you feel so at ease and gently guides you through a stressful event like it's nothing! Her attention to detail and dedication to her job are mind-blowing -- I mean, she was down on my floor re-arranging my bookcases for staging on photo day -- she genuinely cares so much! She will keep track of all the insane things you have to do in the sale/purchase of a home and make sure that you don't miss anything. Our most recent sale was a bit challenging, but she went above and beyond to make sure the deal went through. And let me assure you (we've been on both ends of the spectrum), it does not matter what your price range/sale price is, she will treat you like you are the most important client she has ever had. Honestly, on closing day, I was a little sad that I wasn't going to be talking with her regularly anymore. She is just the sweetest person and she truly knows her craft. I hope I get the opportunity to work with her again!!
Being first time sellers, we had no idea what to expect and we truly credit Melissa for her help and guidance throughout it all. We decided we wanted to list as soon as possible, Melissa was quick to schedule a walk through with us where she gave us many tips and recommendations for staging/listing/showing. We had few additional questions after meeting with her as she pretty much touched on anything and everything! She had everything scheduled and ready to go within a week! We feel these things really helped us get the amount of interest and showings that we did. She also helped us understand the selling market at the time, gave recommendations about listing price and ultimately let us choose. After receiving some offers, Melissa quickly gathered important info from each and called us to talk us through everything. Melissa was patient with us in regards to how long we took to understand everything and answering any questions we had. We feel she really helped us consider everything but did not push on anything to help us come to a decision. It can be a stressful time selling a house but we feel Melissa helped make it go as smooth as possible.
My wife and I worked with Melissa for a long time looking for investment properties. It was a tough market, but Melissa was patient and helped us through every step. We finally found one and she handled all of the tedious work with ease. I'd highly recommend her to everyone.
Cariss And Sam Hunter, a buyer from Perrysburg, OH
Melissa was great throughout the entire process. She was patient with us in looking at homes (although it didnt take long to find ours). She was responsive and availability was flexible so we were able to schedule viewings at good times for us. She was helpful in pointing things out during home viewings, things that we wouldnt have noticed ourselves. Melissa was also knowledgeable about general things regarding homes in the area and was able to answer many of our questions. When we were ready to put in an offer on a home, Melissa was helpful in explaining our options and took care of everything as expected. We wouldnt hesitate to recommend Melissa and we are grateful we had to opportunity to work with her!
I cannot recommend Melissa enough! As a first time homebuyer, I was nervous to begin the process while living in another city. Melissa went above and beyond working not only with myself, but my boyfriend and my family. She was quick to respond to any questions I had and ALWAYS kept me involved, whether over the phone, text, or FaceTime. She is incredibly knowledgeable and I was lucky to have her every step of the way.
Melissa made the home buying experience so enjoyable. She was quick and efficient making the process smooth. She made sure my wants and needs were met and that each step of the process was clearly understood. Melissas knowledge of the industry and years of experience in the area definitely set her apart as well as her professionalism & kindness. Shes the best!!
Melissa is absolutely the best. She has amazing knowledge of the market and really listened to what we were looking for. She was professional and easy to communicate with. She made the whole home buying experience so fun and enjoyable even in this housing market. We found our perfect home and are so grateful.
Melissa is an incredible agent that went above and beyond for me. She is as always willing to work with my schedule from weekends to mornings. I was new to town so she helped guide me throughout the city. Definitely recommend working with her!
She is exceptionally knowledgeable and will go out of her way to make the process as smooth and calming as possible. She is not pushy at all, but rather focuses on what you NEED rather than what benefits her the most. IF we ever move again, shes our agent! If anyone we know wants to move, theyre getting her number!
Melissa was wonderful. She explained everything in easy to understand terms. She is so knowledgeable about the market and its trends. Plus she has a warm,approachable personality. I couldnt have asked for a better experience!
Melissa went above and beyond to find me and my family the perfect home for us. She worked hard to give me great advice on what was needed to buy the house in this market without dictating what I must do. She did her research and was accessible when I needed her. She used her contacts to keep up on what was going on in the areaAnd she didnt stop there! From interior designer recommendations, to how to get the utilities switched over, she was helpful at every turn. Melissa was always professional, kind, and put my wants and needs at the forefront at all times.I would recommend her to anyone!
Dave And Nanci Westrick, a buyer from Perrysburg, OH
I dont know where to begin to describe my experience with Melissa. My daughter was looking to move back to the area with her two daughters. In this market Melissa helped us locate homes, tour them with my daughter through FaceTime and give good solid advice on bidding. She went over and above to help us find the right place for her. We couldnt have done this search without her.
Melissa is a great agent! We have worked with Melissa for years and every time she is such a pro. She knows the local market and whether you are selling or buying she will work diligently to get you what you are looking for. I wouldnt work with anyone else.
Melissa was so knowledgeable, thorough & patient while working with me for my first home. As nervous & anxious as I was, she was able to put me at ease. I felt so comfortable working with her & appreciated her attention to detail. When doing our walk thru of the home, she was able to look at things & tell me what my priority tasks were once I owned the home & what I should be aware of down the road. This was foreign territory for me, so I felt more educated when making the decision to buy the house or not. Thank you Melissa for helping me find my dream home! You were amazing to work with!
Melissa's knowledge, professionalism, and communication is unmatched. As first time home buyers, my fianc and I were nervous to start the process in such a crazy market. At our first meeting with Melissa she took around 2 hours of her time to educate us, provided us with a packet to take home, and helped us to narrow down our search. From there she promptly scheduled several showings for homes that fit our interest. When we finally found our perfect home she used her extensive knowledge to help us write a competitive offer. Our offer was accepted same day and she continued to assist us through the process until we got to the closing table. She went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable with our decision and confident as first time home buyers. I cannot say enough good things about Melissa and would highly recommend her to anyone looking to purchase a home. She made the process smoother than I could have ever imagined. Thank you Melissa!
Her understanding of the real estate market and her extensive experience allow her to quickly grasp a client's needs and goals. She is supportive from her first showing for a client to the finalization of his/her purchase. She has my unqualified recommendation to any prospective buyer.
I was skeptical about looking at this condo. It only had one bedroom and I wanted 2 bedrooms. I trusted Melissa and looked at it and as soon as I saw it I immediately said this is the one I want. I put an offer on it that day and it was mine that evening. I have been here a month and Im thrilled with it!! Thanks to Melissa for taking a chance and showing me this unit.
Melissa is highly knowledgeable of the current market. She is hands down the best agent. My parents and I will only use her. Every question I could think of she knew the answer. This is my second time using her as my agent. If you are looking for a highly experienced, motivated, and beyond knowledgeable agent look no further.
I've been in the Real Estate industry for 20 years and have worked with many Realtors in a variety of capacities. Melissa stands out and above all others! Not only is she professional, knowledgeable, and easy to work with (some key factors in identifying a good realtor), she is an absolute pleasure! We retained Melissa's services to purchase a home in the west Toledo area. My wife and I relocated from out of state, and had to purchase a house site-unseen all while under a short timeframe. This meant that we had to complete the entire home purchasing process remote and electronically, which was a stressful concept for my wife and I at the beginning. Melissa managed to coordinate all showings via Facetime and did an amazing job at showcasing characteristics she thought that my wife and I would like and/or not like, based on our preferences-she took the time to get to know our likes and dislikes. She put us in contact with a local Lender that was able to get us approved and closed in under 30 days. I could go on and on about how much of a pleasure Melissa is to work with.....We can't thank Melissa enough and would HIGHLY recommend her for either purchasing or selling your next real estate investment.
Melissa is professional, knowledgeable and quick to respond to any request or correspondence. We appreciated the initiative she takes in performing her job and she has contacts that help with any situation you may find yourself. We would work with Melissa in any real estate needs and would highly recommend her.
Melissa is easy to work with, friendly and personable. Great ideas for organizing and staffing with realistic expectations for what sellers can do.
Audrey Just And Mike Call, a buyer from Toledo, OH
Melissa helped us along the way step-by-step never giving us bad advice always there to pull me off the edge and bring me back to sanity she is just an amazing person and I would recommend her to anybody that is coming into this market looking for a house
Melissa was knowledgeable with the Maumee area where I was looking to purchase a modest condo. She treated me like a client that was looking for a high six figure home. She was skillful in the condo search providing me with valuable information on locations and expected price. She also pointed out flaws that I didn't notice during our walk-through. I would highly recommend Melissa and would not hesitate to use her in my future real estate needs.